As Tyler drove us home, the buzz of the automobile engine filled the quiet. Despite his tight grasp on the steering wheel and his attention on the road ahead, I could feel the weight of his presence at my side.
Neither of us said anything. Words weren't needed, or perhaps they were too risky.
As the sun sank, I gazed out the window and watched the city pass by in smudges of yellow and orange.
With the tension between us smoldering just beneath the surface, the day had passed in a blur of chores and snatched glances.
I didn't realize I'd been holding my breath until we finally pulled into the driveway.
I pulled my coat firmly around me to protect myself from the chilly evening air as Tyler stepped out first, his door closing with a solid click.
Tyler's footsteps echoed quietly on th
